# The Department of Home Affairs has announced extended Saturday operating hours in May 2025 to accommodate the high demand for Smart ID Cards among naturalised citizens and permanent residents. Offices will be open from 8 am to 1 pm today and again on 24 and 31 May. The Department says this initiative follows the recent inclusion of over 1.4 million eligible individuals in the Smart ID programme, marking a significant step in the department’s digital transformation efforts.
Home Affairs extends Saturday hours for smart ID applications